Now that my 8N08 assignment for the library has been completed, I thought I might continue blogging on the topic of film for my own gratification (and hopefully, that of a few readers as well). I don't claim to be an expert on films or the film industry. There are movie historians and critics as well as other "filmophiles" who could leave me in the dust as far as depth of knowledge and actual films viewed. I am simply a person who enjoys the movie experience in general and a great number of films in particular. I tend to like certain types of movies (think Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, and You Can Count on Me) and do not feel the need to apologize for my taste. That is one thing I have learned from working in a library. People like what they like and shouldn't be made to feel embarrased by their preferences.
One way that we are trying to expand the film experience at our local library is by starting up a Film Discussion Group that was intiated and is moderated by one of our regular patrons. We meet monthly to discuss films we have experienced from our childhood memories to the present. Right now the structure of our discussions is a kick off question or topic such as "Have you since any of the Oscar nominated films this year?" and then we free associate fast and furiously from that point. One movie will lead us to another. We skip from actor to director to genre in the blink of an eye. These groups could be structured in any number of ways to accomodate their members' tastes or discussion styles. The most important thing is to have a group that is enthusiastic about the medium of film and respects and encourages the opinions of its members.
Movie lovers are everywhere and eager to talk about their favorite flicks. If a film discussion group sounds like your bucket of popcorn, they are fairly easy to organize or if you happen to be a Medina Countian (Ohio), join us at the Brunswick Library. Our next meeting is March 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
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